Srinagar May 10 (IANS) The Army said on Wednesday it foiled an attempt by militants to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir on the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district.
Defence Ministry spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said soldiers opened fire on a group of militants trying to enter Indian territory on Tuesday night.
The militants reportedly escaped back into Pakistan.
The Army has launched a search operation in the area to ensure that none of the militants managed to get into Jammu and Kashmir.
--IANS
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Army foils infiltration bid on LoC
